During the dark years of World War II, there was no one who fully understood Nazi Germany’s leader — or could predict his behavior.

No one except Walter C. Langer, an American psychiatrist, who was asked in 1943 to prepare this psychological analysis of Hitler for the OSS and the Allies. By drawing on intelligence reports, interviewing people who had known Hitler, and studying his writings, Dr. Langer was able to make astonishing predictions about Hitler’s future conduct which were borne out in history. Here is the most fascinating and significant exploration ever made into the unconscious conflicts behind the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler.

“AMAZING. An intriguing and significant book that helps explain our century’s greatest enigma.” — John Toland